There are basically two types of people. People who accomplish things, and people who claim to have accomplished things. The first group is less crowded.

The more successful I become, the more I need a man.

We’ve always had a pretty competitive and pretty ferocious battle with British Airways… It’s lasted now about 14 years, and we’re very pleased to have survived it.

With a tree, all the growth takes place at the growing tips. Humanity is exactly the same. All the growth takes place in the growing tip: among that one percent of the population. It’s made up of pioneers, the beginners. That’s where the action is.

A man of genius has been seldom ruined but by himself.

I go to cancer wards, and I tell them guys, ‚I’ve beaten it. You can, too.‘

Believe it or not, I was just given an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Tennessee.

I know a lot of people say they always believed they could get into F1, but I didn’t quite believe that, certainly not when I was 7 and maybe not until I was 14. It was always so far away.

Well, I think we tried very hard not to be overconfident, because when you get overconfident, that’s when something snaps up and bites you.

I am still far from being what I want to be, but with God’s help I shall succeed.

It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.

There is but one cause of human failure. And that is man’s lack of faith in his true Self.

Make bold choices and make mistakes. It’s all those things that add up to the person you become.

Whoever thinks of going to bed before twelve o’clock is a scoundrel.

Israel was not created in order to disappear – Israel will endure and flourish. It is the child of hope and the home of the brave. It can neither be broken by adversity nor demoralized by success. It carries the shield of democracy and it honors the sword of freedom.

I want kids to know: Don’t wait for somebody to come along and tell you you’re special. Because that may never happen.

I don’t go to bed at 1 A.M. and wake up at 5 A.M. and say, ‚Let’s see if I can get this done today.‘

He that struggles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.

I kept writing not because I felt I was so good, but because I felt they were so bad, including Shakespeare, all those. The stilted formalism, like chewing cardboard.

I have so many designs and video ideas and lyrics in my head, so I always try to be productive.

Genius is patience.

With ideas it is like with dizzy heights you climb: At first they cause you discomfort and you are anxious to get down, distrustful of your own powers; but soon the remoteness of the turmoil of life and the inspiring influence of the altitude calm your blood; your step gets firm and sure and you begin to look – for dizzier heights.

You start to become successful, and everybody starts to drive your money train to the bank, and they’re not thinking anymore about what you want as an artist or if any of that even matters to you. It genuinely upsets people in my life that I don’t care about money, and that’s not my problem.

If you have the insight of non-self, if you have the insight of impermanence, you should make that insight into a concentration that you keep alive throughout the day. Then what you say, what you think, and what you do will then be in the light of that wisdom and you will avoid making mistakes and creating suffering.

I never woke up and thought, ‚I really want to live a bold life.‘

To remain a credible leader, I must always work first, hardest, and longest on changing myself. This is neither easy nor natural, but it is essential.

Ideas are the beginning points of all fortunes.

Those who say it can’t be done are usually interrupted by others doing it.

Somewhere it is written that parents who are critical of other people’s children and publicly admit they can do better are asking for it.

There is one quality which one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it.

There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made.

Bob Houghton is a great coach and I am confident that the national team will do well under him.

It is necessary for me to establish a winner image. Therefore, I have to beat somebody.

The proactive approach to a mistake is to acknowledge it instantly, correct and learn from it.

Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall.

I must uphold my ideals, for perhaps the time will come when I shall be able to carry them out.

The reason I became 297 pounds is because that was comfortable. What was very uncomfortable was running. What was very uncomfortable was being on a diet. What was very uncomfortable was trying to face things that I didn’t want to face. And I also realized, when I was really big, I had no growth. Why? Because I was living comfortable.

Before all else, be armed.

If I can be a leader, I will.

The most important thing is to read as much as you can, like I did. It will give you an understanding of what makes good writing and it will enlarge your vocabulary.

That which does not kill us makes us stronger.

It’s a rule to give all, and it can make the difference if you work more. If you don’t have to give all, and you still win, what’s this?

Barack Obama would not be President if he were dark skin. You know what I mean? That’s just the truth. I might not be as successful as I am now if I was dark skin.

My own dreams fortunately came true in this great state. I became Mr. Universe; I became a successful businessman. And even though some people say I still speak with a slight accent, I have reached the top of the acting profession.

Success or failure depends more upon attitude than upon capacity successful men act as though they have accomplished or are enjoying something. Soon it becomes a reality. Act, look, feel successful, conduct yourself accordingly, and you will be amazed at the positive results.

While we are postponing, life speeds by.

The desire of gold is not for gold. It is for the means of freedom and benefit.

When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everybody will respect you.

It is easy to get everything you want, provided you first learn to do without the things you cannot get.

Even if you have nothing to write, write and say so.

People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things.

In the world today many people rightfully feel entitled to have success and the good things in life, but they usually understand it will require sacrifice and hard work.

Teachers can change lives with just the right mix of chalk and challenges.

I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.

I have, before now, waited for a pen to perform a macro.

Without failure there is no achievement.

I realised a little bit to my astonishment that I can give a lecture for a thousand people, and there will be this tumultuous applause, so, you know, I have the feeling well, it can’t be all that bad.

Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don’t complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don’t bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!

My favorite affirmation when I feel stuck or out of sorts is: Whatever I need is already here, and it is all for my highest good. Jot this down and post it conspicuously throughout your home, on the dashboard of your car, at your office, on your microwave oven, and even in front of your toilets!

I explain the law of compensation like this: ‚Returns are minimal in spite of massive effort at the start, yet returns can be massive with minimal effort over time.

Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.